| abstract |
Polymer composites and methods of making polymer composites are described. In one embodiment, the plurality of microcapsules containing the phase change material are mixed with the dispersible polymer material to form a first mixture. Dispersible polymer materials have a latent heat of at least 40 J / g and a transition temperature in the range of 0 ° C to 50 ° C. The first mixture is treated to form a polymer composite. Polymer composites can be formed into various shapes such as pellets, fibers, flakes, sheets, membranes, rods, and the like. The polymeric composites can be incorporated into or as various articles for which thermal control is desired. |